Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Physical and occupational therapy are a growing expense in the management of workers’ compensation claims. In the event that therapy is a solution to returning the injured employee to work, this provides significant value to all parties. However, if therapy fails to produce functional gains and improved employability it can delay other necessary medical or administrative interventions. The result – the added costs fail to provide value to all involved.
Some workplace injuries physical therapy may help:
- Concussions
- Herniated discs
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Wrist sprains
- Lower back sprains/strains
- Ankle sprains
- Whiplash
- Shoulder strains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Techniques used to help workplace injuries
- Manual therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Work hardening
- Therapeutic exercises
- Cupping